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2022 CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Glencoe Park District staff is looking forward to a great season of summer camp! This year brings back many of your favorite activities and special events, as well as:

New field trips, including theme parks, water parks, arcades and more!
More extended day options for all ages, designed to accommodate working families (7-9 AM and 3-6:30 PM)
Multiple session options, including 8-week, 4-week and 2-week programs.

Glencoe Residents may pay a $150 deposit at registration; the remaining balance will be billed equally on April 1 and May 2. Registration started December 9.

Refunds: Refunds will be issued if requested at least (7) seven days before the start date of a camp, less a service fee of 20% of your total camp cost, with a max of $200 per camp. Note: If you drop your child from a camp less than (7) seven days prior to the start date of camp, NO REFUND will be issued. Scholarship recipients must register in person. Prorating cannot be done for camps. Transferring between camps will be allowed, but only for the same number of weeks.

Non-resident camp registration started December 13; camps must be paid in full at the regular non-resident rate. The Park District will allow a one-week Vacation Rebate for any child attending a full eight-week camp.

Vacation Rebate: The deadline for submitting a Vacation Rebate request form is May 1, 2022. Rebates will be issued in mid-August.

Check out our program guide for details about our Glencoe Park District camps.

Preschool Camps Youth Camps Teen Camps Specialty Camps

BABY BEARS

Under Age 2
Are you new to Glencoe? Looking to meet your neighbors while introducing your little one to friends? Join us each week to meet your neighbors and introduce your little one to a classroom environment. Spend quality time with your baby bear as they enjoy stories, songs, and sunshine with their first friends. Each week, toddlers and parents/caregivers will meet in the classroom and then enjoy playground time at Takiff Center.

TEDDY BEARS

Age 2
Two's and not-quite twos join the summer fun in this friendly first-camp program. Our experienced teachers keep things relaxed with careful attention and sensitivity to these first time campers. Singing, painting, and playtime keep your little ones happy and busy as they make friends and take steps toward independence.

PANDA BEARS

Age 3
Summer fun means arts and crafts, making friends, music, and lots of playtime. That's what our three-year-old Panda campers have to look forward to. Add a little running in the sprinklers, a little fun in the sun, and a satisfying dose of paint and glitter, and you've got the recipe for a happy camper! No camp: July 4.

KOALA BEARS

Age 4
Koala camp ramps up the summer fun with water play, music, walking trips, and theme days. We provide refrigeration for lunches on site. Your Koala will be excited to go to local parks on walking trips, beach days at our beautiful Glencoe Beach, picnics at Takiff, sprinklers and in house performers to get them moving and grooving this summer. No camp: July 4.

KINDER KORNER

Age 5
A high-energy camp for almost-kindergartners, Kinder Korner Camp is a great place to make friends, move muscles, and challenge imagination. Singing, games, and crafts are based on weekly themes custom-made for busy 5-year-olds. Kinder Korner Camp hits the trail with trips to the beach, walking trips to parks, and more! We will have some fun romping and stomping with performances by some of our favorite musicians. We provide refrigeration for lunches when on site. No camp: July 4.

SUN FUN

Grades 1-3
Ready for a day of fun in the sun? Every day brings something new, including arts and crafts, sports, and special events. We will have trips to the beach, special guests and more! We will provide refrigeration for lunches on site. There will be no camp on Monday, July 4.

CAMP ADVENTURE

Grades 4-5
High energy and overflowing with choices, Camp Adventure meets your need for independence and variety! Campers have full use of athletic fields, a dedicated space for arts and crafts, and more. Plus, campers will enjoy visits to the beach, cook-outs, special guests, special events and more! We will provide refrigeration for lunches on site. There will be no camp on Monday, July 4.

ACTION QUEST

Grades 6-9
Get in on the action with the camp that's always on the go! Join us each week as we take a relaxing trip to Glencoe Beach, participate in special events, and travel to exciting field trips including water parks, Chicago sports games, Six Flags and more! There will be no camp on Monday, July 4.

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING

Grades 7-10
This hands-on program will provide you with the skills needed to be an effective leader when working with preschool or school-age children.

SAILING & AQUATICS CAMP

Ages 7-13
Spend the summer learning kayaking, sailing, and stand-up paddle boarding skills. Excel as a skipper on one of our Opti or RS Quba sailboats. During each session, campers will learn water-related safety lessons and receive on-water instruction. No camp: July 4.

GAME ON! SPORTS CAMPS

Ages 4-14
Learn and play multiple sports daily in a warm, fun and empowering environment. This year, we will offer Game ON! 4 Girls and Game On! 4 Boys camps.

EXTENSION CAMPS

We offer preschool, kindergarten, and youth extension camps to keep the summer fun going!